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Australian Death Notification Service > Notify multiple organisations online ~ The death of someone close to you can be a difficult time and there can be a lot to organise. The Australian Death Notification Service allows you to notify multiple organisations online that someone has died so their accounts can be closed or transferred. The service matches details about a person who has died against the Australian Death Check (ADC). Once matched, users can choose which organisations they wish to notify, and provide their own contact details for any next steps.
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At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes.
It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Death Cafes are always offered: On a not for profit basis; In an accessible, respectful and confidential space; With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action; Alongside refreshing drinks and nourishing food – and cake! if you're interested in holding a Death Cafe please see the how-to guide.
Dying To Know Day ( D2KDay)
Dying To Know Day (August 8th) is an annual day of action dedicated to activating conversations and community actions around death, dying and bereavement. D2KDay launched in 2013 with just 23 events and it has since seen over 700 events and has sparked thousands of conversations about death, dying and bereavement. Check out the page for news, events or watch the video about D2KDay.
There are a number of Groundswell Project resources available to assist in improving death literacy and working within your communities to help them live, grieve and die in line with their personal values.
GroundSwell also has a BIG LIST of resources you can visit/view/listen to for more information, and further ways to improve your death literacy. The site is continually adding and developing new resources to help communities so be sure to keep an eye on the page.
Keeping memories alive with beautiful, free online memorials and tributes. Keeper online tributes are a simple way to preserve, celebrate and share a loved one's legacy.
Legacy - 150 poems and readings for loved ones
A collection of some of the best funeral poems of all time, organized by theme, sentiment, and relationship to the deceased.
Living Legacy Forest ~ Rest in peace... Rest in nature
Our mission is to connect people to beauty that life creates by planting living memorial forests which honour and perpetuate life. We provide the highest calibre of memorial experience with world-class soil science and biotechnology that sustains life.
Living Legacy Forest Pty Ltd was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2013 to establish best practice standards for green memorials in cremation. Our leading organic technology has been adopted by Government-regulated cemetery trusts and is suitable for both Native and Exotic Trees in a range of soil conditions.
We are an Australian profit for purpose family company. When you plant a tree within a Living Legacy Forest you are a part of a growing community that are creating new forests around the world.
Memorial Slideshow Maker (need to create an account - see terms and conditions)
Create a beautiful tribute to your loved one using the SmileBox memorial slideshow maker.
Add music, photos and text to remember the lives of those, you love and care for.
Live for today. Prepare for tomorrow.
Secure all of your important information and make it available to the right people at the right time.
Strategies for grieving and supporting loved ones. Read the book online and review available resources / links.
Your Goodbye - Australian Funeral Directors' Association
Your life matters... and so does your funeral.
Features downloadable resources, videos and FAQs.
Provides answers to commonly asked questions about funerals, honouring memories and dealing with grief.
Provides many resources to inform, support and connect with family, those you care for, or your friends.
Your Life Wishes Conversation Starter Cards or Your Life Story Conversation Starter Cards